U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5623: Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
A bill to express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.
What the bill says
To express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
A BILL To express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Sense of Congress reaffirming nuclear deterrence It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the United States extended nuclear deterrent remains a vital element of the national security strategy of the United States and has contributed to deterring major-power conflict and preserving international peace and stability for more than seven decades; (2) the credibility of extended nuclear deterrence depends upon the capability and resolve of the United States to maintain a safe, secure, reliable, and flexible nuclear deterrent, supported by capable conventional forces, integrated air and missile defenses, resilient command and control, and other military capabilities necessary to deter aggression across the spectrum of conflict; (3) this credibility is strengthened by sustained consultation, planning, exercises, and other forms of defense cooperation with allies, which improve interoperability, demonstrate collective readiness, and ensure that United States and allied forces are prepared to respond to evolving threats; (4) credible United States extended deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization directly advance the national security interests of the United States by deterring aggression and reducing the risk of conflicts that could …
Sponsors
- Kelly, Mark (D) · primary sponsor
- Tillis, Thomas (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: International Affairs
Common questions
- What is SB5623?
- SB5623 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Reaffirming Extended Nuclear Deterrence Act of 2026.
- What does SB5623 do?
- In its own words: To express the sense of Congress reaffirming extended nuclear deterrence.
- What is the status of SB5623?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5623?
- Kelly, Mark (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB5623?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5623
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